Kaltman is particularly difficult to contain behind the cage, where her footwork, vision, and comfort with both hands give defenders plenty to manage. She switches smoothly from right to left at “X,” changing the angle of her attack and forcing her matchup to adjust. Her crease roll is a scoring threat, but she keeps her head up throughout the move and can turn that same opportunity into a feed.

Her decision-making ties everything together. Kaltman recognizes when to initiate, when to move off the ball, and when a teammate has the better opportunity. She brings patience to possessions without becoming predictable, pairing her composure with the grit to compete on the ride. Her balanced stick skills and awareness allow her to organize an offense while remaining a threat to finish herself.

Abby Kaltman showcased one of the most polished all-around attacking games in the matchup. While she appears to naturally be right-handed, she consistently operated confidently with her left hand throughout possessions, which is incredibly impressive for a sophomore. Kaltman was poised and composed at X, serving as a calm and confident feeder while also creating scoring opportunities for herself. Her ability to use both hands fluidly makes it nearly impossible to identify a dominant side. She understands exactly when to cut, feed, dodge, and ride, making her the complete package as an attacker. Her IQ and poise helped hold the offense together throughout the game, as she is unpredictable and dangerous around the crease.